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Ep. 431: Don’t Build a Shrine to Your Hedge (Plus, the Rise of Safe-Haven Assets)
October 15, 2025
In this episode of the BE SMART podcast, hosts Jared and Cameron discuss a range of topics from sports to market trends. They analyze the current state of the stock market, the implications of rising gold and silver prices, and the impact of political investing. Jared shares his insights on hedging strategies and the importance of being prepared for market volatility. The episode concludes with an announcement about the podcast's future direction.
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Keeping your head when everyone around you is losing theirs—an old stock market adage. Really, what this is saying is that you should be rational when everyone else is being irrational. Good advice for today’s markets.
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